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The Louvre Museum in ParisIntroduction:As museums go, the Louvre in Paris is quite simply a mammoth. The word "museum" may even be unfitting when it comes to the Louvre: the collections are so vast, diverse, and breathtaking that visitors may have the impression of navigating a maze of distinct artistic and cultural worlds.Housed in the Palais du Louvre (Louvre Palace), the former seat of French royalty, the Louvre emerged in the 12th century as a medieval fortress, slowly evolving toward its status as a public arts museum during the French Revolution in the late 18th century. Since then, it has become the globe's most-visited museum, and an enduring symbol of French excellence in the arts.Spanning eight thematic departments and 35,000 pieces of artwork dating from the antiquity to the early modern period, the Louvre's permanent collection includes masterpieces by European masters such as Da Vinci, Delacroix, Vermeer, and Rubens, as well as unsurpassed Greco-Roman, Egyptian, or Islamic arts collections. Frequent temporary exhibits often highlight particular artists or movements, and are almost always worthwhile.Louvre Museum Location and Contact Information:General Access (individuals without tickets): Musée du Louvre, 1starrondissement-- Porte des Lions, Galerie du Carrousel, or Pyramid entrances Metro: Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre (Line 1)Bus: Lines 21, 24, 27, 39, 48, 68, 69, 72, 81, 95, and the Paris Open Tour bus all stop in front of the glass pyramid (the main entrance to the museum).Information on the Web:Visit the Louvre's official websiteLouvre Museum Opening Hours:Open Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 9 am-6 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday 9 am-10 p.m. Admission is free for all on the first Sunday of each month. The museum is closed Tuesdays and on the following dates:•January 1st•May 1st•May 8th•December 25thShopping and Dining at the Louvre:•The museum itself features several restaurants and snack bars inaddition to a cafeteria:Just below the Pyramid, the restaurant "Le Grand Louvre" offersgourmet specialties in a classic setting. Open from 12 a.m. to 3 p.m. andfrom 7 p.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.•On the lower ground floor, the Cafe Denon offers snacks and casualmeals. Open from 9:30 am to 5:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. during eveningopenings).•On the second floor (European "first floor"), the Cafe Richelieuoffers more casual dining possibilities: sandwiches, salads, cold and hotdrinks, etc. Open from 10:15 am to 5:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. during eveningopenings).Eiffel Tower Overview:The Eiffel Tower is Paris' most-recognized icon. Built for the World Exposition of 1889, the tower is a relative newcomer to a city whose history stretches back to over a millennia.Wildly unpopular when it was unveiled and nearly torn down, the Eiffel Tower was finally embraced as the symbol of a modern and elegant Paris. It remains one of Paris' must-see attractions and has drawn over 200 million visitors.Detractors will call the Eiffel Tower cliche, but few can peel their eyes away when the tower bursts into a shower of scintillating light every hour each evening. What would la ville lumière be without it?Eiffel Tower Location and Contact Info:•Located:On the Champ de Mars in the 7th arrondissement (midwest Paris) •Metro:Bir Hakeim or Trocadero (Line 6), Ecole Militaire (Line 8)•RER:Champs de Mars-Tour Eiffel (Line C)•Buses:42, 69, 72, 82, 87•Taxi station:Quai Branly, Pilier West•Phone:33 (0) 1 44 11 23 23Eiffel Tower Opening Hours:January 1st to June 14•Tower:9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.•Elevator:9:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. (Final ascension 11:00 p.m./10:30 p.m. top floor)•Stairs:9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Final admission at 6:00 p.m.)June 15th to September 1st•Tower:9:00 a.m. to midnight•Elevator:9:00 a.m. to 12:45 a.m. (Final ascension at midnight/11:00 p.m. top floor)•Stairs:9:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. (Final admission at midnight)September 2nd to December 31st•Tower:9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.•Elevator:9:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. (Final ascension 11:00 p.m./10:30 p.m. top floor)•Stairs:9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Final admission 6:00 p.m.)Eiffel Tower Admission:Admission fees to the Eiffel Tower vary depending on how many levels you wish to visit and whether you plan to take the elevator or the stairs. Taking the stairs is always less expensive, but it can be excruciating-- and access to the top of the tower is not available via stairs.Best Times to Visit the Eiffel Tower:The Eiffel Tower is Paris' most-visited attraction, so it's easy to understand why it's preferable to visit when crowds are likely to be a bit thinner than usual:•Low season in Paris is October to March. If you can visit during these times, you'll be more likely to avoid long lines and overcrowded observation areas.However, visiting the tower during the cold and wet months ofNovember-February is less likely to be a pleasant experience, especially when overcast skies obstruct magnificent views of the city.•Visiting during weekdays rather than weekends and in the early morning or late evening is also a good idea.Ways to Climb the Eiffel Tower:•By stairs:You can access the first and second levels of the tower (187 and 377 ft., respectively) by climbing 1,652 stairs. There is a small admission fee.Visitors with vertigo should abstain.•By elevator:Three elevators are available to shuttle you to the first andsecond levels of the tower. For security reasons, only one or two will beoperating on a given day. An additional elevator must be taken from the second level to get to the top of the tower (another 905 ft.). Keep in mind that during peak tourist season (April-September), you may need to wait for a while.Eiffel Tower Restaurants and Gift Shops:•The Eiffel Tower has two restaurants:one on the first level and one on the second. The second-level restaurant, Le Jules Vernes, is remarkable for itsbreathtaking views of the city and for its kitchen, which is lead by celebrated French chef Alain Ducasse. In addition, snack bars can be found on the ground floor, first, and second levels.Read here for more information on the restaurants.•Souvenirs and gifts are available on the ground floor, first and second levels.The second level also includes a specialty food shop where you can purchase traditional French food items.。